brannigan

== English == === Alternative forms === branigan === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Bran(n)- refers to an ancient king of Wales, his name meaning "raven" in Old Welsh. His head is said to be buried under the Tower of London & is why, it is said, that ravens flock to it. "-igan" is an Anglicization of the Brythonic Gaelic surname suffix "-yggan" which means "descendant of". === Noun === brannigan (plural brannigans) binge, bender, booze-up (where alcohol is drunk) brawl, fight ==== Translations ====